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Canon EOS R8 Mark II product leaks and official announcement

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Canon has officially announced the EOS R8 Mark II, confirming much of the previously leaked technical data. The a compact full-frame mirrorless camera designed for enthusiasts and content creators. The device is scheduled for a late October 2026 release. Following the rumored specifications, Confirming previously leaked technical data, the device camera features a 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, sensor and a DIGIC X processor, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with deep learning capabilities for tracking people, animals, and vehicles. It includes processor. A significant upgrade from the original R8 is the inclusion of a 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) system system, providing up to 7.5 stops of compensation when paired with compatible RF lenses. Performance capabilities include an electronic shutter capable of 40 fps continuous shooting and a pre-continuous shooting function that captures images can capture up to 0.5 seconds 20 frames before the shutter is fully pressed. Video The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system utilizes deep learning for tracking people, animals, and vehicles, and introduces a “Register People Priority” mode. Additionally, the camera features Dual Pixel 3D technology for generating spatial image data for 3D modeling. Video specifications include uncropped 4K 60p via 6K oversampling and oversampling, Full HD 180p. The camera also supports 180p, Canon Log 3 3, and custom LUT support. A notable design change is the shift from the original R8’s rounded aesthetics to The redesigned body adopts a more angular, modern look aesthetic inspired by the 1980s EOS T80. T80 and includes a new multi-controller joystick. The body camera weighs approximately 546g with battery and card. The estimated price for the body alone is $1,899, with kit options available including the RF24-50mm lens. New accessories, such as lens and new accessories like the EG-E2 Extension Grip and Speedlite EL-5 Ver. 2, are being released alongside the camera. Additional technical details reveal that the pre-continuous shooting function can capture up to 20 frames before the shutter is fully pressed. The autofocus system also introduces a “Register People Priority” mode and a new multi-controller joystick for improved management. Furthermore, the camera introduces Dual Pixel 3D technology, which is capable of generating spatial image data for 3D modeling. 2.

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